GHOST SPOT LOCK HELP

[nsd22002]

Trying to get spot lock on the ghost to work. I followed instructions on lowrance website how to do it and still won't work. Said to hold 2nd and 3rd button to activate configuration mode. Then push 3rd button until beeps. Then make a slow 360 degree turn until it beeps. Then hold 2nd and 3rd button to exit configuration mode. Did all that and still nothing. I'll hit spot lock and it'll start turning circles and then just take off in some random direction

[BQuiz]

I just put mine on today and have to go calibrate it Wednesday, so I'm no help yet. Good luck!

[wanabepro]

I took mine out today. I never calibrated it and it worked perfect.

[grout-scout]

So, you’re pushing the anchor button and it’s going nuts? You installed the tmc?

[nsd22002]

So, you’re pushing the anchor button and it’s going nuts? You installed the tmc?

Yes when I hit the anchor button.... sometimes it will just start going in circles. Other times it will do 1 circle then just take off in one direction. Does something different every time. TMC-1 is mounted right beside Ghost

[grout-scout]

Well I’d say email or call Lowrance, mines done some funky things in spotlock; but not that extreme. I moved my tmc to see if it helps, but haven’t had time to try it again. Keep us informed.

[billproxs]

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[nsd22002]

Where did u guys mount TMC-1 puck? They said to move mine because I might be getting interference from metal or something. Mine is mounted on left side of foot pedal as far up as it can go and still be on carpet....if that makes sense

[grout-scout]

Where did u guys mount TMC-1 puck? They said to move mine because I might be getting interference from metal or something. Mine is mounted on left side of foot pedal as far up as it can go and still be on carpet....if that makes sense

The instructions said to be 2’ from the mount. Not many have put theirs 2’ though. But it is a compass and metal will affect it. I had a feeling that was going to be their answer, now let’s see if moving it, corrects the problem.

[zachmeredith]

I’ve placed mine just over 2’ away. I’ve had no issues after a coupe of dozen times on the water. You can see my puck on my deck to the right of my HDS Live

Lowrance Ghost - GoTo cursor and anchor mode

[nsd22002]

My puck is in exactly the same spot only the left side instead of the right.

[ifishinxs]

You can mount that puck anywhere in the boat. Why put it anywhere next to metal, electronics or your feet.

The mounting location should be as far as possible (minimum 0.6 m (2 ft)) from disturbing magnetic influences such as engines, ignition cables, or other large metal objects such as the mount. An extension cable can be purchased separately if necessary.

[nsd22002]

You can mount that puck anywhere in the boat. Why put it anywhere next to metal, electronics or your feet.

The mounting location should be as far as possible (minimum 0.6 m (2 ft)) from disturbing magnetic influences such as engines, ignition cables, or other large metal objects such as the mount. An extension cable can be purchased separately if necessary.

Cause that's where I wanted to mount it.

[zachmeredith]

You can mount that puck anywhere in the boat. Why put it anywhere next to metal, electronics or your feet.

The mounting location should be as far as possible (minimum 0.6 m (2 ft)) from disturbing magnetic influences such as engines, ignition cables, or other large metal objects such as the mount. An extension cable can be purchased separately if necessary.

Just like all GPS pucks, the closer to the transducer the better.

[DREWTICK]

I use a Gauss meter app to test for magnetic interference
this was here
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then here just a little increase
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but at the top near the gas shock there was a big increase
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[nsd22002]

Did u have power on the trolling motor and units? Or does that not matter with the Gauss meter?

[DREWTICK]

Did u have power on the trolling motor and units? Or does that not matter with the Gauss meter?

I tested both ways but not running, I have used that method many times with a point one, the frame on the mount is non ferrous metals so should not affect the compass but that gas shock sounds like a big magnet when the sound is on.

[Whistler]

Don't mean to hijack the thread here, but I have a Lowrance Point-1 and a Humminbird heading sensor mounted side-by-side. The Point-1 works flawlessly, but I get horrible interference on the Humminbird heading sensor. Any ideas? Also, what app store did you find the Guass meter on? I can't find that one on the Apple Store?

[bobcoy]

All it takes is a screw that is not aluminum or brass. Even some stainless screws and bolts have magnetic properties. Sometimes with weak fields just a couple inches can make a difference. Bob

[bobcoy]

I thought that was just a heading sensor not a GPS.

Just like all GPS pucks, the closer to the transducer the better.